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Atim's stomach cancer treatment fund

Atim is facing stomach cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Atim Margaret Mwende
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Kisumu
In February I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. My oncology team at the Kisumu Oncology Institute has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in May. I was told to expect about 10 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 57, I worked as a taxi driver until February, and I have been the main earner for my household. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, transport to the Kisumu Oncology Institute 2 times a week, and the income I have lost add up quickly. My family is doing everything they can, but we've already sold what we could and are borrowing for groceries. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $1,650 goes: • Scans and lab work: $230 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $110 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $900 • Household costs while unable to work: $410 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Atim
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Atim

  1. We're at 24% thanks to 13 of you. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. We're at 21% thanks to 12 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($146 in total) the plan for household costs while unable to work is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Hope things get better. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Ibadan”

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    “Hope this helps. I'm in Coimbatore, thinking of you.”

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  • Anand T. MenonAddress verified

    Hang in there. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless

    • André Rafael Rezende

      Rooting for you. Shared it with a few friends. After 19 years in accounting I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Blessings

      • Zainab Mercy UzorPhoto verified

        Sending strength. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Kisumu.

        • Ganga Durga Gurung

          wishing you peace, Atim. Hope this works out for you

          • Stijn Bram KuipersID verified

            You're not alone, Atim. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Kisumu.

            • Nitin H. JadhavAddress verified

              Stay strong, Atim. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

              • Dennis Ortega

                Sending strength, Atim. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest

                • Ben Horst Fischer

                  Stay strong, Atim. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings

                  • Purvi J. Ranade

                    praying for you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My husband and I read this together. All the best

                    • Amira Reem ZidanID verified

                      Sending love, Atim. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings

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